We want to see women make up 50 percent of the candidates in the 2017 Edmonton municipal election.

Run

Congratulations! You’re thinking of running for public office.

Research shows that women need to be asked not once, not twice, but at least three times to consider running. Regardless of how many times you were asked, we think it’s a great idea.

To help you get started, we’ve selected some resources to prepare you for the unique challenges of running for public office as a women, the how-to’s of campaigning, and ideas on creating a winning strategy.